Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet vs. Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
Northridge, CA 91325
Rating
: 10/
Top 1%10
Top Rankings
n/a
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 720 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 672 students in grades 1-5, Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
1-5
Total Students
720 students
672 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
44
-
Grade 1 Students
112
112
Grade 2 Students
137
134
Grade 3 Students
137
135
Grade 4 Students
141
143
Grade 5 Students
149
148
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
33%
% Hispanic
65%
24%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
20%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%